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Slovakia sends low-altitude radars to Romania for border surveillance

15:17, 01 Sept. 2026
According to Acting Defense Minister Radu Miruță, Slovakia will send low-altitude radars and personnel to Romania to monitor the eastern border, where drones are frequently spotted.

Nicușor Dan on the future government: It was a crisis that exceeded our expectations

15:15, 01 Sept. 2026
President Nicușor Dan says he regrets not having reached a political agreement to form a government with full powers this summer. The statement was made during the Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy.

The budget deficit has decreased by 28 billion lei compared to 2025 and has fallen to 2.34% of GDP

15:21, 31 Aug. 2026
The consolidated general budget deficit stood at 48.08 billion lei in the first seven months of 2026, down by 28.36 billion lei compared to the same period in 2025, according to data published Monday by the Ministry of Finance.

The PSD sets its conditions for the future government

15:17, 31 Aug. 2026
The PSD’s National Political Council, which met on Monday, August 31, in Sinaia, adopted three resolutions in which the Social Democrats set out their position on the formation of the future government, national priorities, and relations with European institutions.

Grindeanu says he is ready to take on the role of prime minister

15:13, 31 Aug. 2026
Sorin Grindeanu said Monday that he is ready to take on the role of prime minister, following the PSD council meeting in Sinaia, where the party leadership voted on the priorities it wants the future government to pursue. The PSD president also added that he already has experience as prime minister.

The European Commission confirms that it has received complaints about the Bala Branch from an environmental NGO

13:32, 28 Aug. 2026
European Commission officials confirmed, at the request of Mediafax, that the Bala Project - which would lead to an increase in the level of the Danube near the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant, now shut down due to drought - was the subject of a complaint from the headquarters of a major organization active in the field of environmental protection.

„The Magic of AUR”: Buzoianu claims that the AUR party „votes for nothing in the judiciary to change”

13:30, 28 Aug. 2026
Acting Minister of the Environment, Diana Buzoianu, claims that the AUR party "votes for nothing in the judiciary to change." According to her, AUR and PSD planned to reject several projects on Friday.

Nicușor Dan’s Message Following the Death of King Harald V

13:27, 28 Aug. 2026
Romanian President Nicușor Dan issued a message of condolence on Friday following the death of King Harald V of Norway.

SAFE loans, repaid in 45 years. Romania has a 10-year grace period

13:56, 27 Aug. 2026
The loans granted to Romania through the European SAFE instrument have a maturity of 45 years and a grace period of 10 years. Access to the next tranches will, however, depend on the fulfillment of the milestones assumed for the financed projects and acquisitions.

Russia declares an employee of the Romanian Embassy in Moscow „persona non grata”

13:52, 27 Aug. 2026
Russia has declared an employee of the Romanian Embassy in Moscow "persona non grata", as a response to Romania's expulsion of a Russian diplomat.

Florin Manole challenges Bolojan on the Salary Law: „Let him show the PSD amendments urgently”

13:48, 27 Aug. 2026
Former Minister of Labor Florin Manole publicly challenges interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to present the amendments that he says increased the impact of the public sector payroll law from 8 to 12 billion lei.

The USR proposes new amendments to the Integrity Law. Marinescu: The USR’s dark comedy soap opera

13:25, 26 Aug. 2026
The scandal over the Integrity Law continues in Parliament. Radu Marinescu criticizes the USR’s moves regarding the new amendments submitted and says they would lead to “Fritz’s rescue.” On Wednesday, the USR proposed amendments to an integrity law before the committees of the Chamber of Deputies.

The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Romania’s representative in Moscow, Liliana Burda

13:23, 26 Aug. 2026
The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Romania’s chargé d’affaires in Moscow on Wednesday, the Interfax news agency reported.

Alert in Olimp after a drone was spotted. The area was cordoned off qithin a 500-meter radius

13:15, 26 Aug. 2026
Authorities responded Wednesday morning in the resort town of Olimp, Constanța County, after a drone was spotted.

Romania “counts” its wild birds: project worth over 49 million lei, running until 2029

13:35, 25 Aug. 2026
Romania will invest over 49 million lei in a project aimed at monitoring and protecting bird species, with most of the funding being provided by European funds. The program is expected to provide authorities with a more accurate picture of bird populations.

Where to go on holiday in Europe for less than 100 euros per day. Bucharest, in second place

13:32, 25 Aug. 2026
Data from over 50 popular destinations was analyzed to find the best stays under 100 euros per night. Bucharest ranked second, where the approximate daily cost for one person is 66 euros.

The new „Dan Păltinișanu” stadium, in a straight line.The contract for the 32,000-seat arena, signed

13:31, 25 Aug. 2026
 The new "Dan Păltinișanu" Stadium in Timișoara is entering a straight line. The contract for the design and execution of the new arena has been signed, announced on Tuesday Alfred Simonis, president of the Timiș County Council.

Claudiu Năsui leaves the Romanian Parliament. He accepted the position of minister in Moldova

13:00, 25 Aug. 2026
USR deputy Claudiu Năsui announces that he has accepted to take over the portfolio of Minister of Economy in the future Government of the Republic of Moldova, led by Vasile Tofan. Năsui says that he will give up his mandate as deputy in the Romanian Parliament to join the team in Chisinau.

Companies that applied for loans under the SME Eco-Tech program have been selected. Economy Minister announces next steps

13:57, 24 Aug. 2026
Romania’s Ministry of Economy has announced that the first stage of the selection process for companies applying to the SME Eco-Tech program has been completed. Companies admitted to the program have five days to secure the loan. Economy Minister Irineu Darău has provided further details.

Nicușor Dan on Ukraine’s Independence Day: Romania will continue to stand with Kyiv

13:49, 24 Aug. 2026
President Nicușor Dan reaffirmed Romania’s support for Ukraine in a message marking the neighboring country’s Independence Day. The Romanian head of state spoke about the continuation of support for Kyiv, Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and the country’s future reconstruction.

Alert in Galați: Radar signal detected in the Târgu Bujor Area / Moldova: Drone arrived from the direction of Ukraine / Romanian Defence Ministry Provides details

13:46, 24 Aug. 2026
The radar surveillance system of Romania’s Ministry of National Defence (MApN) detected intermittent signals on Monday morning, at around 6:00 a.m., in the airspace of the Republic of Moldova, in the Cahul area, the Ministry said. Moldovan authorities say the object was an unidentified drone arriving from the direction of Ukraine.

A blow to the gambling industry. Revenue fell by 16% in the first six months

13:23, 21 Aug. 2026
Revenue from gambling and other recreational activities fell by 16% in the first six months of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, according to data published Friday by the National Institute of Statistics.

Nicușor Dan heads to the UN General Assembly. Speech in New York and lobbying for Dacian Cioloș

13:20, 21 Aug. 2026
President Nicușor Dan will lead Romania’s delegation to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York and will deliver the national address in plenary on September 23. The visit marks the head of state’s first participation in the UN’s annual high-level meeting.

Bogdan Ivan returns to the energy scandal after Bolojan accused him of alarmism

13:17, 21 Aug. 2026
Former Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan has returned with new accusations regarding the situation of large industrial consumers, two days after Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan accused him of causing panic with his messages about a possible energy crisis.

Siegfried Mureșan: “The PSD must not return to power.” What the new government should do

14:04, 20 Aug. 2026
MEP Siegfried Mureșan argues that the PSD is no longer credible enough to continue governing and calls for the measures adopted by the Bolojan government to reduce waste and the budget deficit to be maintained.

Grindeanu: The pay law is “sublime”; the problem is that it “is completely absent”

14:02, 20 Aug. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu criticizes the lack of a public draft of the new salary law, just a few hours before the meeting at Cotroceni Palace and ten days before the PNRR deadline.

Miruță: Marine drone loaded with explosives destroyed by two Romanian F-16s in the Black Sea

14:00, 20 Aug. 2026
A marine drone loaded with explosives was destroyed by the Romanian Army near the Neptun Deep platform in the Black Sea after it was identified a few hundred meters from the gas extraction site, Defense Minister Radu Miruță announced on Thursday.

Bogdan Ivan: The project for new energy storage facilities “sat in a drawer for four months”

13:43, 19 Aug. 2026
Former Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan says that the project announced by Bolojan regarding the allocation of 150 million euros for new energy storage facilities came “almost half a year late.” This document “sat in a drawer for four months.”

The underground fire that won’t go out. Authorities in Arad are preparing an unusual solution

13:41, 19 Aug. 2026
The underground fire in the Lunca Mureșului Natural Park remains active, despite rainfall in the area over the past 48 hours. The fire, which has affected approximately 30 hectares of forest land, is being monitored by several agencies, and authorities are considering a solution to combat it.

Romania has fewer and fewer job openings. Nearly 5,000 jobs have disappeared in one year

13:38, 19 Aug. 2026
The number of job openings in Romania fell to 26,500 in the second quarter of 2026, 1,800 fewer than in the first three months of the year and 4,900 below the level from the same period last year, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics.

Diana Buzoianu is looking for 20 young people to take part in Romania’s climate and environmental decision-making

14:44, 18 Aug. 2026
Romania’s Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests, together with the Youth Platform for Sustainability and UNICEF Romania, has launched the selection process for the Youth Advisory Council on Climate and the Environment (CCT-CM). The new body will have 20 members aged between 14 and 35, who will be able to take part in consultations and make recommendations on environmental public policy.

Major change to Romania’s health insurance contribution proposed again: romanians could redirect part of their contributions to private insurers. Cristina Prună: “We pay for healthcare twice”

14:39, 18 Aug. 2026
Part of the money Romanians are required to pay toward healthcare should be allowed to go to a private insurer, USR MP Cristina Prună argues. The lawmaker is bringing back into discussion a bill first submitted in 2023, saying that many Romanians effectively end up paying twice: once through their contribution to the public healthcare system and then again when they pay for consultations or medical tests in the private sector. However, the bill was rejected by the Senate, received a negative opinion from the Government, and was also given a rejection report in the Chamber of Deputies.

Romania Prepares for a new peak in electricity consumption. Bușoi: Import prices exceed €200 during peak hours

14:32, 18 Aug. 2026
Romania is not facing any risks to the security of its electricity supply in the coming days. However, the heatwave will push consumption above 7,000 MW and increase the need for imports, Cristian Bușoi, State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, told Antena 3.

Tomac: The President Will Make a New Appointment for the Prime Minister Position

13:52, 17 Aug. 2026
Presidential Advisor Eugen Tomac is certain that the nomination that will be made by President Nicușor Dan for the position of Prime Minister „in the coming period” will pass through Parliament.

Bogdan Ivan on the price of diesel: „How did we end up talking about 10 lei again? ”

13:49, 17 Aug. 2026
Former Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan says that the price of standard diesel has dropped below 10 lei per liter after a 20% reduction in excise duty came into effect.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, first reaction after meeting with the head of the CCR

13:45, 17 Aug. 2026
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan rejected on Monday the criticisms that emerged after the meeting with the head of the CCR, Simina Tănăsescu, claiming that it is natural for people who hold public positions to have meetings with representatives of other institutions to resolve administrative issues.

Serious accusation: Romanian cereals no longer have a place in silos because of Ukrainian ones

15:00, 14 Aug. 2026
Former Minister of Transport, Ciprian Şerban, launches a serious accusation. Romanian cereals no longer have a place in silos because of cereals from Ukraine, claims Şerban. He calls for the emergency intervention of the Romanian state.

Pîslaru announces that the Government is submitting the payment request number 5 of the PNRR

14:59, 14 Aug. 2026
Romania is ready to submit the payment request number 5 of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), announced on Friday the Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragoş Pîslaru.

Dan Păltinişanu stadium project unblocked by Government. What are the conditions?

14:58, 14 Aug. 2026
The President of the Timiş County Council, Alfred Simonis, announced on Friday that the project for the new Dan Păltinişanu Stadium was unblocked in the government meeting.

New drone fragments discovered in Costineşti. Obelisk area secured by authorities

14:53, 14 Aug. 2026
Authorities were on alert again on Friday morning in Costineşti, after a call to 112 reported the presence of a possible drone fragment in the Obelisk area. A perimeter of approximately 100 square meters was secured, and SRI pyrotechnicians checked the object.